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WBKB Channel 7 - Midwest Sports Special - "Inside the World of Hockey with the Chicago Blackhawks" (Part 4, 1964)

Views: 758

Here's Part 4 of Midwest Sports Special - "Inside the World of Hockey with the Chicago Blackhawks," hosted by Frank Sweeney, as aired on WBKB (now WLS) Channel 7. This was transferred from the original film, and thus has no commercials. Featured in this part are coach Billy Reay (voice only), Bobby Hull with his family (second wife Joanne McKay and their first two children, Bobby Jr. and Brett), Stan Mikita, John McKenzie, and Pierre Pilote. Includes:

Opening shot of ...

Inside Out - The Magic Of TV (Part 1, 1981)

Views: 3519

Here's Part 1 of a neat WBBM special, ostensibly for kids but which everyone can enjoy and learn something from - Inside Out - The Magic of TV. Reviews some of the basic tools of a television station including Chroma Key, TelePrompTer, CG, Editing Consoles, Electronic Still Store, and more.

Includes lots of behind-the-scenes footage in WBBM-TV's studios, newsroom, mini-cam vans, and production facilities. Features cameos by lots of famous Channel 2 people including Bill Kurti...

Inside Out - The Magic Of TV (Part 2, 1981)

Views: 2204

Here's Part 2 of a neat WBBM special, ostensibly for kids but which everyone can enjoy and learn something from - Inside Out - The Magic of TV. Reviews some of the basic tools of a television station including Chroma Key, TelePrompTer, CG, Editing Consoles, Electronic Still Store, and more.

Includes lots of behind-the-scenes footage in WBBM-TV's studios, newsroom, mini-cam vans, and production facilities. Features cameos by lots of famous Channel 2 people including Bill Kurti...

Inside Out - The Magic Of TV (Part 3, 1981)

Views: 2138

Here's Part 3 of a neat WBBM special, ostensibly for kids but which everyone can enjoy and learn something from - Inside Out - The Magic of TV. Reviews some of the basic tools of a television station including Chroma Key, TelePrompTer, CG, Editing Consoles, Electronic Still Store, and more.

Includes lots of behind-the-scenes footage in WBBM-TV's studios, newsroom, mini-cam vans, and production facilities. Features cameos by lots of famous Channel 2 people including Bill Kurti...

WFLD Channel 32 - Strawberry Shortcake in Big Apple (Break #1, 1984)

Views: 966

Here is commercial break #1 for the presentation of "Strawberry Shortcake in Big Apple City" on WFLD Metromedia Channel 32's Afternoon Fun program. This dates to October 1984. (Since this wasn't normally part of the Afternoon Fun lineup, it must have been a special shown around Halloween) (Color fades out in some parts) Includes:

Strawberry Shortcake bumper

Care Bears - Grams Bear, Baby Hugs, Baby Tugs

Raisin Bran (BMX Racer)

Stomper...

WBKB Channel 7 - Midwest Sports Special - "Inside the World of Hockey with the Chicago Blackhawks" (Part 5, 1964)

Views: 575

Here's Part 5 of Midwest Sports Special - "Inside the World of Hockey with the Chicago Blackhawks," hosted by Frank Sweeney, as aired on WBKB (now WLS) Channel 7. This was transferred from the original film, and thus has no commercials. Featured in this part are players Bobby Hull, Elmer "Moose" Vasko, Pierre Pilote, Stan Mikita, Phil Esposito and John McKenzie, general manager Tommy Ivan, coach Bobby Reay, and trainer Nick Garen. Includes:

After demonstrations of the...

WFLD Channel 32 - Strawberry Shortcake: Pets on Parade (Break #1, 1984)

Views: 1967

Here is commercial break #1 for the presentation of "Strawberry Shortcake: Pets on Parade" on WFLD Metromedia Channel 32's Afternoon Fun program. This also dates to October 1984. (Since this wasn't normally part of the Afternoon Fun lineup, it must have been a special shown around Halloween) This one has a better quality picture. Includes:

Strawberry Shortcake bumper

Care Bears figures (Wish Bear, Birthday Bear, Grumpy Bear)

Barbie Dream Bed
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WFLD Channel 32 - The WFLD Mystery Man Contest - "Hat" (1980)

Views: 1659

Here's a neat clip for a contest WFLD Channel 32 had called WFLD Mystery Man - where you would have to identify which cartoon character certain features of the "Mystery Man" was made up of. 3 out of 5 correctly identified pieces wins. One piece was revealed each day. The one show here is the Mystery Man's hat - whose is it? Special bonus clue every day between 5 and 6:30!

You could win prizes such as a $100 Toys-R-Us gift certificate, one of 90 $10 Toys-R-Us gift certificat...

ABC Network - New Year's Rockin' Eve 1979 (Part 3, 1978)

Views: 4757

Here's Part 3 of New Year's Rockin' Eve 1979 with Dick Clark live in Times Square, as aired on WLS Channel 7. Features Erik Estrada and Lauren Tewes (Julie from The Love Boat) as hosts. Unfortunately, all but one of the commercial breaks were cut out. Includes special guests Chuck Mangione, Village People, Tanya Tucker, Rick James, and Barry Manilow.

This part features the ball drop in Times Square and the start of 1979! (not yet in Chicago though)